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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2025; 31(4): 98886
Published online Jan 28, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i4.98886
Application of ultrasound elastography and splenic size in predicting post-hepatectomy liver failure: Unveiling new clinical perspectives
Shan Xu, Tao Zhang, Bin-Bo He, Jie Liu, Tao Kong, Qing-Yu Zeng
Shan Xu, Tao Zhang, Bin-Bo He, Jie Liu, Tao Kong, Qing-Yu Zeng, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Xu S was responsible for designing the study and writing the paper; Zhang T contributed to this work as corresponding authors, he was responsible for designing the study and guiding important content of the article; He BB, Liu J, Kong T and Zeng QY contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Sichuan Province Science and Technology Department Key Research and Development Project, No. 2023YFS0473.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Corresponding author: Tao Zhang, Associate Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, North Sichuan Medical College, No. 97 Renmin South Road, Shunqing District, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China. yyzx1962@sina.com
Received: July 8, 2024
Revised: November 19, 2024
Accepted: December 2, 2024
Published online: January 28, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This article discusses a study on predictive methods for post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF), highlighting the potential of ultrasound elastography and splenic size in predicting PHLF, as these factors reflect liver function and portal hemodynamics. By combining these variables with serological markers, a comprehensive prediction model was developed to aid in risk stratification and inform personalized clinical decisions. This approach offers new insights into the early identification of high-risk patients and supports personalized treatment strategies. Future research will validate the model’s accuracy using with larger sample sizes for broader clinical application.